Man charged with grand larceny

November 22, 2012

A criminal complaint said a victim who reported jewelry stole from her residence in December 2011 called law enforcement after reading about Anderson's previous arrest in connection with series of burglaries that occurred in September.

Law enforcement officer was able to find, through a database, evidence that suggested Anderson sold to Frederick Coin Exchange the exact items that were taken from the victim with the exception of a watch, the complaint said.

The jewelry was valued at over $1,000.

If found guilty, Anderson faces up to 10 years in jail and a $2,500 fine.

Man charged with possession, obstruction

MARTINBURG - Derek Brichner, 23, was charged Thursday with misdemeanor possession of heroin and obstructing an officer, court documents said. The charges came about after officers responded to a loitering complaint and allegedly found Brichner and three others with syringes and heroin in their possession. Brichner was said to be belligerent at the scene and refused to cooperate with officers during book, according to a criminal complaint. If found guilty, Brichner faces up to one-and-a-half years in jail and $1,500 in fines

Man charged in tool theft

MARTINSBURG - Jeffrey Hazlett, 42, was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny after law enforcement officers were advised he allegedly stole a weed eater from his father's shed. After several days of investigating, Hazlett was contacted by officers and said he took the tool, according to a criminal complaint. Hazlett faces up to one year and jail and a $2,500 fine if found guilty.

Man arraigned on larceny charge

William Myers Estep II, of Hedgesville, was arraigned under one misdemeanor charge of petit larceny Wednesday. An arrest was made after members of the West Virginia State Police were advised the victim's car was entered and two speakers and an amp were taken, according to the criminal complaint. If found guilty, Estep faces up to one year and jail and a $2,500 fine.

Man charged with stealing guns

MARTINSBURG - A Martinsburg man was arraigned Wednesday under misdemeanor charges of petit larceny, conspiracy to petit larceny, destruction of property and transferring stolen property. Christopher Houck, 25, was arrested after a complaint of stolen guns was filed with the Martinsburg Police Department. The victim, Houck's father, alleged a safe in his bedroom was destroyed and two guns were stolen from it. Houck gave a statement to officers that said he allowed his father's guns to be taken and received $80 for them. If found guilty, Houck faces up to three years in jail and fines totaling in $6,500.